The IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating for Village Super Market A increased from 94 to 96 Thursday.
The revised score means the stock currently tops 96% of all other stocks in terms of key performance metrics and technical strength. The best stocks tend to have a 95 or better grade as they start a significant move so be sure to keep that in mind when looking for the best stocks to buy and watch.
Village Super Market A broke out earlier, but has fallen back below the prior 35.34 entry from a cup without handle. If a stock you're tracking clears a buy point then falls 7% or more below the original entry price, it's considered a failed base. It's best to wait for the stock to form a new pattern and breakout. Understand that it's a thinly traded stock, with average daily dollar volume under $8 million. Such stocks may experience more volatility than those with more liquidity.
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The stock has a 93 EPS Rating, which means its recent quarterly and longer-term annual earnings growth tops 93% of all stocks.
Its Accumulation/Distribution Rating of A- shows heavy buying by institutional investors over the last 13 weeks.
The company posted an 18% earnings gain for Q2. Revenue was flat, matching the prior report's 4%. The company's next quarterly report is expected on or around Dec. 3.
Village Super Market A earns the No. 3 rank among its peers in the Retail-Super/Mini Markets industry group. Sprouts Farmers Market is the top-ranked stock within the group.
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